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Safest Cities in Nevada — 2027 Rankings

Updated October 2026 · 10 cities ranked · Based on FBI UCR data

In the 2027 rankings, Mesquite is the safest city in Nevada with a crime rate of 20.8 per 1,000 residents, earning a B- safety grade. Elko (22.1/1K) and Reno (22.2/1K) round out the top three. Rankings based on 10 cities with FBI Uniform Crime Report data.

These 2027 rankings use 2023 FBI UCR data — the most recent available. Rankings will be updated as 2024 FBI data is released.

Avg Crime Rate
25.1per 1K
Avg Violent Crime
407per 100K
Avg Property Crime
2105per 100K

All 10 Cities Ranked by Safety (2027)

#CityGradeCrime/1K
1Mesquite
B-
20.8
2Elko
B-
22.1
3Reno
B-
22.2
4Fernley
C+
23.3
5North Las Vegas
C+
23.5
6Boulder City
C+
25.5
7Sparks
C+
26.2
8Carson City
C+
26.5
9Henderson
C
27.2
10Las Vegas
D+
34

Violent and property crime rates per 100,000 residents. FBI Uniform Crime Report data projected for 2027.

Most Dangerous Cities in Nevada (2027)

1
D+
Las Vegas34/1K · High Risk · Violent: 600/100K
2
C
Henderson27.2/1K · Elevated · Violent: 391/100K
3
C+
Carson City26.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 422/100K
4
C+
Sparks26.2/1K · Moderate · Violent: 393/100K
5
C+
Boulder City25.5/1K · Moderate · Violent: 431/100K

Frequently Asked Questions About Nevada Safety in 2027

What is the safest city in Nevada in 2027?
Based on the latest FBI UCR data projected into 2027, Mesquite is the safest city in Nevada with a crime rate of 20.8 per 1,000 residents and a B- safety grade. It ranks above 56% of all US cities.
What are the top safest cities in Nevada for 2027?
The safest cities in Nevada for 2027, ranked by lowest crime rate: Mesquite, Elko, Reno, Fernley, North Las Vegas, Boulder City, Sparks, Carson City, Henderson, Las Vegas. Based on FBI Uniform Crime Report data.
What is the most dangerous city in Nevada in 2027?
Las Vegas has the highest crime rate in Nevada at 34 per 1,000 residents, earning a D+ safety grade in the 2027 rankings.
How are Nevada 2027 safety rankings calculated?
Rankings use 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset — as the baseline for 2027 projections. Cities are graded A+ through F based on combined violent and property crime rates compared to national distributions. Rankings will be updated when 2024 FBI data is released.
Is Nevada safe to live in 2027?
Nevada has a higher-than-average violent crime rate at 407 per 100K (national: 363.8). Safety varies by city — Mesquite earns a B- while Las Vegas gets a D+.
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2027 rankings are based on 2023 FBI Uniform Crime Report data — the most recent complete dataset available. Rankings will be updated when 2024 data is released by the FBI in late 2025. Safety grades calculated using national and state-level crime rate distributions. Not a substitute for local law enforcement guidance.

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